Essentials: Thom Browne

He’s a designer of a near-mythical status, a man who helped propel menswear forward into a new era — and that means there are plenty of essentials you should shop from Thom Browne. The designer’s menswear collections are a sight to behold, and his take on the revamped grey flannel suit changed the silhouette for modern men entirely.

You know the look, and it’s responsible for making suits slimmer — while helping guys look like leading men the world over. However, his namesake label stocks all manner of essential, sharp and wearable goods for the guy looking to upgrade his style in all facets of the game.

Slim-Fit Grosgrain-Trimmed T-Shirt

Only Thom Browne could produce a T-shirt that’s so dressy and distinctive that you could wear it with a suit. This handsome grosgrain-trimmed tee, featuring the designer’s iconic red, white and blue color combo, looks tailored, sharp and ready to team with your best jacket. – Buy It

Ripstop Hooded Bomber Jacket

Thom Browne knows how to take a staple like the bomber jacket and inject it with his signature flair. Made of distinctive ripstop and finished with the brand’s grosgrain trim, it’s as much a jacket to wear with an Oxford as it is one to wear with a black tee. – Buy It

Round-Frame Silver-Tone Sunglasses

As recognizable as the designer’s slim suits, the brand’s round-frame, silver-tone sunglasses are sharp, sleek and both futuristic and yet retro-leaning. Best worn with one of the brand’s essential Oxfords, they’re an investment-worthy pair of summer shades to snap up now. – Buy It

Pebble-Grain Leather Billfold Wallet

Thom Browne even has you covered when it comes to a substantially stylish and smart wallet for your everyday carry. The Pebble-Grain Leather Billfold Wallet is well-designed, crisply appointed and sleek enough for everyday use. That’s three positives for fans of the brand. – Buy It

Classic Board Short

As if the brand’s run of suiting and Oxfords weren’t enough, you can get more Thom Browne menswear in your life with a pair of tailored and sleek board shorts from the brand. If you thought you had enough Thom Browne gear, think again. – Buy It

Beau Hayhoe is a menswear PR pro and freelance style writer based in Brooklyn, NY. An alumnus of Michigan State University, Beau also runs and edits The Style Guide, a personal menswear blog. Beau writes regularly for several online publications, and his work has also appeared on Dappered and Genteel Flair. He can often be found shopping or enjoying a great craft brew around NYC.